How to pronounce doppler
Say it like DOP-ler. Doppler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOP).
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- DOP
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doppler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of doppler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOP-luh.
What does doppler mean?
- To travel while emitting a sound that changes pitch due to the Doppler effect.“The race car dopplered past.”
Where does doppler come from?
By ellipsis and appellativization.
Words that rhyme with doppler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doppler.
Questions about saying doppler
How do you pronounce doppler?
Say DOP-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑplɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒplə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doppler?
Doppler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOP). Broken into parts: DOP · ler.
Is doppler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɒplə/ (DOP-luh).